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South Korea

Emerging

BRICS · Korea Exchange (KRX) · KRW

S&P Rating

NR

GDP (Nominal)

$1.87T

Nominal USD

GDP Growth

+1.0%

Year-on-Year

Inflation

2.1%

CPI Annualised

Market Cap

$2.8T

Equity Market

Equity Mkt / GDP: 147%

Economy Overview

A detailed economy overview for this market is being prepared. The macro figures shown are live and current.

Key Sectors

SemiconductorsAutomotiveShipbuildingElectronics

Economic Profile

ClassificationEmerging
RegionBRICS
CurrencyKRW
Primary ExchangeKorea Exchange (KRX)
Listed Companies2,653
GDP / Capita$36,227
Population52M

Monetary & Fiscal

CB Policy Rate2.75%
FX Reserves$437B
Debt / GDP48%
Current Account+6.6% of GDP
S&P RatingNR
Unemployment2.7%

Data Sources:

World Bank World Development Indicators (2025)BIS policy rates · IMF World Economic OutlookILO Labour StatisticsS&P Global RatingsWorld Federation of Exchanges2024 estimates · For intelligence purposes only